Why Is a Case Study of a Solid Waste Reduction Program Important?
If the “macro level” situation in solid waste management is expected to be improved, it is important to know how this improvement works on a “micro level.” One way to accomplish this task is to conduct a “micro level” case study of a successful solid waste reduction program (SWRP). Specifically, the economic and environmental impacts of such a program would be analyzed in an effort to document its impacts. If other companies are to succeed with solid waste reduction, it is important to have proof of its benefits. This report contains the results of a case study that offers such proof. Clearly, the more case studies examining how solid waste reduction works, the easier it will be for other companies to succeed. “Reinventing the wheel” is less necessary when effective examples are available to demonstrate how a SWRP works. When it is demonstrated that a SWRP has a beneficial effect on the “bottom line,” a company is more apt to implement such a program. In business the “bottom line” is i
